ELR Citation: ELR 20470
No(s). s. 86-6464, -6733 (9th Cir. Feb 25, 1988)

The court rules that prior federal authorization is not required for private parties to recover response costs under §107(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The court also holds that prior state or local action is not required for private acti...